Multiple people were shot and the shooter was killed Thursday at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Police and a school district spokeswoman said the shooting took place at Silver Rail Elementary School, where a report of an active shooter came at 12:59 p.m. local time.
The school district spokeswoman said at least two victims were taken to a hospital; CNN reported that children were among the wounded. She said the shooter was shot and killed, possibly by a bystander.
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The Bend Police Department sent out an alert at 1:17 p.m. PST, notifying the public of its presence at the school. Bend-La Pine Schools confirmed the school was on lockdown in a social media post at 1:29 p.m.
The department has established a reunification location for families at a nearby church. Students’ families are asked to respond there, and the police department is asking people to avoid the area.
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